Nana Aurescens Japanese yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Nana Aurescens'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Nana Aurescens' Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata 'Nana Aurescens') is a shrub for specimen planting, hedges, rock gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is an evergreen that grows at a rapid rate and tolerates drought. Birds visit it. Rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Panicle hydrangea, Toad lily, and Big bluestem.